: Now the official state rock song of Oklahoma, this track was inspired by the sudden death of a fan and serves as a profound celebration of life’s fleeting nature.
: This opening track resulted in a legal settlement after its melody was noted to bear a striking resemblance to Cat Stevens' "Father and Son". Stevens now receives approximately 75% of the royalties for the song. Legacy and Re-releases
The Story Of The Flaming Lips 'Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots'
The album is named after Yoshimi P-We , the drummer of the Japanese band The Boredoms . Her screams—specifically those recorded for "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Pt. 2"—inspired Wayne Coyne to envision a story about a Japanese woman fighting giant machines.